You don’t want to go to just any surgeon for laser eye surgery. Well a good result can make your life much better, a bad result could do the opposite. Although the complication rate is very low for this type of surgery, not all surgeries end well. To get the best possible results, you need to choose the best possible surgeon.
You can find options for local surgeons by asking friends and family who have had the surgery for referrals, looking at advertisements and searching the websites of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery and the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
First, make sure the surgeon you are thinking of having do your laser eye surgery is qualified. Your surgeon should be licensed, certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and a member of the American College of Surgeons if possible, as this organization has very high standards.
When you meet with potential surgeons, you should ask them a number of questions to get a better idea of whether or not they are the right surgeon to use for your laser eye surgery. Ask them how many times they have done the procedures, and what their rate of complications is compared to the national average. You should check to see where the surgery would take place and whether this location has ever had any problems with eye infections, as well what their policy is should you experience complications or need enhancements to get better results. Some surgeons will charge extra, some will do these for free and others will do them at a discounted rate.
Because there are different types of laser eye surgery and different procedures are best for different individuals, it is best to choose a surgeon that is experienced in a number of different options. If you have a particular surgery in mind and the surgeon does not want to do that type of surgery, you should ask him why.
It can be more convenient to choose a surgeon that is local in case you need to have follow up. You should also consider the way you feel about the other staff in the office, as you will have to spend a lot of time with them as well, and if they are not friendly it can make your experience less pleasant.
